The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 24,400

€ 22,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.34 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
136 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
455 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft